2023 Kawasaki KX250 Bike
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Great choice for a 250F
The Good
Fantastic motor that is easy to use. Motor mods over the 2022 are a noticeable improvement. Ergonomics are very neutral, easy to move around on. Great chassis feel, doesn't beat you up. Nice light clutch pull and feel (ARC levers used). No complaints on suspension (170 pound Vet B/C rider).
The Bad
Muffler far too raspy and loud. Grease chassis (like most manufacturers these days). Air filter swap is a little more tricky than previous generation, but manageable.
Overall Review:
Overall a very balanced easy to ride 250F. Suspension set up for riders weight and ability are really the only thing it needs for the average rider.
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Fouled Plug
5/31/2024 7:54am
Specifications
Product
Kawasaki KX250 Bike
Model Year
2023
Engine Size
250cc
Engine Type
Four-Stroke
Engine Displacement
249cc
Bore x Stroke
78.0 mm x 52.2 mm
Compression Ratio
14.1:1
Fuel System
DFI (Dual Fuel Injection) with 44 mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
Ignition
Digital CDI, three coupler options; push-button electric start with lightweight, compact Li-ion battery
Transmission
5-speed, return shift; hydraulic wet multi-disc manual clutch, revised coned-disc spring with pushrod constructed of steel cap and aluminum shaft resulting in lighter clutch operation
Final Drive
Chain
Suspension Front
48 mm inverted telescopic coil-spring fork, 25 mm damping pistons, Kashima outer tube coating, 23-way compression damping, 20-way rebound damping, oil height and tuning revised for 2023, 315 mm (12.4") travel
Suspension Rear
Uni-Trak system, Kashima tank cylinder coating, dual-range (2.25 turns high speed/21-way low-speed) compression damping, 38-way rebound damping, adjustable preload, tuning revised for 2023, 315 mm (12.4") travel
Brakes Front
Dual-piston caliper, single semi-floating 270 mm Braking petal disc
Brakes Rear
Single-piston caliper with guard, single 240 mm Braking petal disc
Tires Front
Dunlop MX33, 80/100-21"
Tires Rear
Dunlop MX33, 110/90-19"
Overall Length
2189 mm (86.2")
Overall Width
820 mm (32.3")
Overall Height
1270 mm (50.0")
Seat Height
960 mm (37.8")
Wheelbase
1486 mm (58.5")
Ground Clearance
345 mm (13.6")
Rake/Trail
28.0° / 4.6"
Fuel Capacity
6.2 liters (1.64 gallons)
Curb Weight
107.8 kg (237.7 lbs) with fuel, 103.2 kg (227.6 lbs) without
Features
• Kawasaki Launch Control Mode (KLCM) with push-button activation electronically manages engine output in first and second gear to minimize wheel spin when moving off; normal ignition mapping immediately resumes and full power is restored once rider shifts into third gear
• Comes standard with three different four-pin couplers, allowing riders to select pre-programmed fuel injection and ignition mapping to suit their riding style or track conditions (standard, hard or soft terrain settings)
• New valve pitch: 1.5mm narrower pitch for the intake valves and increased clearance at the valve seats to deliver increased cylinder-filling efficiency and improved combustion for improved peak performance
• New intake valves: reduced by 1mm for increased cylinder head and valve seat reliability as well as to accommodate the tighter valve pitch
• New redesigned crown on the 14.1:1 bridged-box piston
• New increased engine performance
• New straighter intake duct with short, tapered intake funnel
• New repositioned upstream injector for increased cylinder-filling efficiency
• New 100mm longer exhaust header pipe offers increased low-mid torque
• New racer-friendly gearing: first gear lengthened to make it easier to use in a greater number of situations; second gear also fine-tuned to offer a smooth transition from first to third gear
• New advanced ignition timing
• New fine-tuned suspension
• New tires with a wider 110/90-19" rear tire
• New lighter and wider footpeg design
• New lighter suspension bolts
• Comes standard with three different four-pin couplers, allowing riders to select pre-programmed fuel injection and ignition mapping to suit their riding style or track conditions (standard, hard or soft terrain settings)
• New valve pitch: 1.5mm narrower pitch for the intake valves and increased clearance at the valve seats to deliver increased cylinder-filling efficiency and improved combustion for improved peak performance
• New intake valves: reduced by 1mm for increased cylinder head and valve seat reliability as well as to accommodate the tighter valve pitch
• New redesigned crown on the 14.1:1 bridged-box piston
• New increased engine performance
• New straighter intake duct with short, tapered intake funnel
• New repositioned upstream injector for increased cylinder-filling efficiency
• New 100mm longer exhaust header pipe offers increased low-mid torque
• New racer-friendly gearing: first gear lengthened to make it easier to use in a greater number of situations; second gear also fine-tuned to offer a smooth transition from first to third gear
• New advanced ignition timing
• New fine-tuned suspension
• New tires with a wider 110/90-19" rear tire
• New lighter and wider footpeg design
• New lighter suspension bolts
Miscellaneous
• Cooling: liquid
• Engine: DOHC, single piston, finger-follower valve actuation
• Frame: aluminum perimeter; forged, extruded, and cast parts
• Available separately: KX FI Calibration Kit (Handheld) provides access to the fully programmable ECU; this eliminates the need for a trackside laptop and gives riders the ability to create custom maps for precise adjustment of fuel and ignition settings; device can store up to seven preset maps and is PC-compatible
• Engine: DOHC, single piston, finger-follower valve actuation
• Frame: aluminum perimeter; forged, extruded, and cast parts
• Available separately: KX FI Calibration Kit (Handheld) provides access to the fully programmable ECU; this eliminates the need for a trackside laptop and gives riders the ability to create custom maps for precise adjustment of fuel and ignition settings; device can store up to seven preset maps and is PC-compatible
Price
$8,499.00
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